2018 GHS to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

757.0953 MGA

YEARLY LOW

680.0000 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

713.6959 MGA

2018 GHS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 757.0953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 680.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.0953 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 714.1052 to the December average rate of 722.1293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 757.0953 was down 4.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 794.8802, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,785,477 MGA

2017 Average 3,552,132 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 3,400,000 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 385,476.65 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

745.0711

684.3993

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MGA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 713.7469, compared to 713.6449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 713.7469

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 713.6449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 47.3573 MGA (High: 752.1765 / Low: 704.8193). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.6438 MGA (High: 731.0872 / Low: 718.4434).

December Spread (Volatile) ±47.3573

April Spread (Stable) ±12.6438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 17.8858 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.8858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 740.0151) against the same month in 2017 (average: 705.8764), the exchange rate shifted by +34.1387 (+4.84%).

2018 Avg (November) 740.0151

2017 Avg (November) 705.8764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	723.9610	705.5852	714.1052
February	719.6146	699.0508	708.7375
March	727.9477	691.9428	711.0050
April	731.0872	718.4434	724.0044
May	722.7569	698.8331	712.9507
June	721.6863	692.0668	711.6787
July	708.4443	682.6183	697.5204
August	703.6362	680.0000	689.4553
September	722.7319	681.0000	710.5375
October	733.2537	694.5565	722.2119
November	757.0953	726.7144	740.0151
December	752.1765	704.8193	722.1293